The Bronze Cory comes from the tributaries of the Amazon River, and is a peaceful bottom dwelling scavenger. This Cory requires a well planted aquarium with plenty of hiding places that provide relief from the light. A smooth sand or gravel substrate is needed because of the easily damaged barbels. They enjoy being in numbers, so a small school of six or more is ideal for these cats.
Breeding the Bronze Cory is relatively easy if kept in a large enough school to allow the cats to pair off. The water needs to be slightly acidic, and within the ideal temperature range. Sudden decrease in temperature has been shown to spark the Bronze Cory to spawn. This can be induced by a 20% water change with the added water being just a few degrees cooler than the aquarium water. Remove all fry after they have become waterborne, and feed with baby brine shrimp.
The Bronze Cory is omnivorous and will require a well balanced diet, including dry, frozen, and live foods. A quality flake and pellet food, as well as frozen brine and live worms make an ideal diet for this species.
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Colour Form: Brown, Silver, Green
Diet: Omnivore
Water Conditions: 22-26° C, KH 2-12, pH 6.0-7.2
Max. Size: 7cm
Family: Callichthyidae
Minimum Tank Size: 135L
